I (Still) Believe
Leading Bible Scholars Share Their Stories of Faith and Scholarship
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Zondervan Academic (Zondervan)
- Published: 2015
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Publisher's Description
I (Still) Believe explores the all-important question of whether serious academic study of the Bible is threatening to one’s faith. Far from it—faith enhances study of the Bible and, reciprocally, such study enriches a person’s faith. With this in mind, this book asks prominent Bible teachers and scholars to tell their story reflecting on their own experiences at the intersection of faith and serious academic study of the Bible. While the essays of this book will provide some apology for academic study of the Bible as an important discipline, the essays engage with this question in ways that are uncontrived. They present real stories, with all the complexities and struggles they may hold. To this end, the contributors do two things: (a) reflect on their lives as someone who teaches and researches the Bible, providing something of a story outlining their journey of life and faith, and their self-understanding as a biblical theologian; and (b) provide focused reflections on how faith has made a difference, how it has changed, and what challenges have arisen, remained, and are unresolved, all with a view toward the future and engaging the book’s main question.
Endorsements (3)
“A very important and salutary book for all who struggle holding the critical study of Scripture and a commitment to the apostolic faith together. These 'heavy hitters' in biblical studies, share how faith has been a driving force in their scholarship and how their scholarship has been formative for their faith and practice.”
“This book needed to be written on behalf of all those who live in the pressing, sometimes unbearable tension of a life of scholarly pursuit and personal faith. These stellar biblical scholars show us that their lasting legacy may not be simply their published works, but how they modeled navigating the tension with respect and authenticity, and thus the transformation of their faith rather than loss of it.”
“Just as understanding a biblical text's background helps us understand why the text addresses what it does, I (Still) Believe provides special insight into the experiences and trends that have shaped many of today's senior biblical interpreters.”
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